Songs of Joni w/ Jesca Hoop & Lail Arad, York UK, July 31

Posted June 26, 2026

Following a revered debut at the Roundhouse in 2024, sold out tours and rave reviews, and a film of their Paris show now playing on Arte.tv, The Songs of Joni Mitchell returns for some very special shows and festivals in 2026. Come join the celebration!

Jesca Hoop & Lail Arad, acclaimed singer-songwriters in their own right, perform intimate interpretations of their favourite Joni Mitchell songs in a loving ode to one of the finest songwriters of all time. They are joined by special guests at every port. Past guests of The Songs Of Joni Mitchell include Kate Stables (This Is The Kit), Vashti Bunyan, Lisa Hannigan, Simon Armitage, Emeli Sandé, Gail Ann Dorsey, Rachel Sermanni, Jackie Kay and Sam Amidon.

Originally conceived and curated by Lail Arad to mark Joni Mitchell’s 80th birthday, the show was described as “a perfect celebration of Joni Mitchell” (Get In Her Ears), packed with “heartfelt and intricate performances”.

Jesca Hoop, just a few months prior, presented Legend: The Joni Mitchell Story, the award-winning 6-part BBC Radio documentary and podcast about the life of Joni Mitchell, lending further gravitas to the event.

Ahead of their last tour Jesca, Lail and Kate Stables released a companion EP on Small Matter Records: The Songs Of Joni Mitchell Vol. 1. These up close and personal recordings offer fresh interpretations of four treasured Joni Mitchell songs and provide a lovely hint of what to expect on stage. More information here